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Date: Mon, 6 May 1996 11:28:53 -0400 Reply-to: Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Margaret Tuchman <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Reality check survey To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Dear Margaret: Here are my responses: 1. total #hrs awake 2. total #hrs nap during day 3. total #hrs un-interrupted sleep during night 4. total #hrs "on" on a good day 5. total #hrs "on" on a bad day 6. average length of time for meds. to kick in 7. when in an "off" period, do you persist and attempt to remain "active" (that sure makes me laugh, if only my mask would permit it)or do you relax and wait it out? 8. what is the most prevalent emotion you have when having a BAD day? My responses are: 1. 15-16 2. 0 3. 3-4 4. 15-16 6. 30-45minutes 7. Yes, but I try to do things not requiring high degrees of manual dexterity or any great brain power. 8. Frustration-regret that I cannot do the things I use to. Bill Butch - Jacksonville, Fla. U.S.A.) 64 yrs - 4 1/2 yrs diagnosed. Male. Retired (early due to PD).